Sectors

With over 1000 companies, the chemical industry is one of the largest and most important branches of industry in Austria and Germany. Medium-sized companies with an average of around 150 employees shape the image of the chemical industry. The chemical industry is closely networked internationally and makes a significant contribution to exports.

Its value is enormous worldwide. The pharmaceutical industry is a driver of innovation, an economic factor and a partner in the health sector. Reliable, forward-looking and future-oriented, it supplies patients around the world with the best medicine.

The food industry is a powerful engine for the global economy. It gives work to millions of people and is one of the top 5 branches of the industry. Internationally, the food industry impresses with quality, safety and enjoyment.

The paper and pulp production of the local companies is characterized by high added value, the highest environmental standards and the use of renewable resources. The production of paper, carton and cardboard is an indispensable part of the Austrian industrial structure. At the internatio-nal level, the paper and pulp industry is one of the absolute global players.

Metals, above all steel, stainless steel or aluminum, are among the basic materials of our modern industrial society. With its high level of innovation and top products, the traditional industry stands for the highest quality standards.

Humans have used the power of water for thousands of years using the power of water. Today hydropower makes an important contribution to global electricity supply. Electricity from water is completely clean. The electrical energy generated is 100 percent CO2-free - an important contribu-tion to climate protection.